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On Tuesday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the Q4 2024 slaughter and production data, providing a full picture of how 2024 performed in beef production terms.

On Tuesday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the Q4 2024 slaughter and production data, providing a full pict...

  • Large cattle supplies in 2025 and stable to softer producer confidence limiting major upside in cattle prices this ...

  • 2024 capped a strong year for the lamb market, and reaffirmed Australia’s position as ...

  • Feed lotters and northern buyers are dominating the weaner sales, with a distinct lack of local southern interest t...

  • MLA’s latest SPIS report, direct from producers indicates the significant influence larger sheep producers have on ...

  • Australia’s cattle herd from my perspective isn’t in liquidation, rather it's making way for younger, more producti...

  • The weight of mutton slaughter has ably supported record monthly mutton export volumes while p...
  • The upcoming 2024-25 weaner sales are set to begin soon, likely operating under different conditions compared to pr...

  • Restocker-to-trade lamb discounts present significant trading opportunities this spring.

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Year-to-date cattle supply from MLA’s National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) reported saleyards indicates that cattle supp...

  • WA sheep and wool producer sentiment is driving a reduction in flock size as producers shift to broadacre cropping....

So far in 2024, the cattle market has remained relatively stable in price terms, that said movements of 20% or more in values w...

StoneX's 2025 Australian Cattle Market Outlook predicts a growing herd, increased slaughter rates, and robust beef production, with stable cattle prices influenced by supply and demand dynamics.
There was record lamb slaughter, record production and subsequently record lamb exports in 2024. Ripley Atkinson shares his thoughts on what's ahead in 2025.
Ripley Atkinson reports on the strong start to 2025 weaner sales with feedlotters and northern buyers dominating, heifer prices discounted, and clear weight-based buying trends emerging.
2024 mutton slaughter set for an 18-year high, with significant insights from MLA's SPIS report on sheep and lamb market trends.
Ripley Atkinson says Australia's cattle herd is not liquidating but evolving, with younger, more productive females joining the herd, driven by strong cow prices and improved management practices.
Mutton slaughter and exports surge in 2024, driven by high supply and strong international demand, with US consumers trading down to more affordable Australian meat.
The upcoming 2024-25 weaner sales are set to begin soon, likely operating under different conditions compared to previous years.
Ripley Atkinson explores how you can take advantage of significant trading opportunities this spring by leveraging the wide price spread between restocker and trade lambs.
Ripley Atkinson says producers are crucial in driving market prices, and without their influence or demand for cattle, there is little capacity to push the market upward.

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